West Ham United legend John Hartson appears to have had a change of heart over David Moyes.
West Ham have turned a corner under David Moyes and reached the 30 point mark with a 2-0 win over Watford last month.
It is some turnaround given the Hammers were languishing in the relegation zone with just nine points when the Scot took over from Slaven Bilic on a short-term deal in November.
The heavy 4-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield last time out makes things hairy again for the Hammers in the increasingly congested Premier League dogfight.
The East Londoners are now just three points off the relegation zone and their goal difference – which could end up being crucial this season – took a hit too.
Fans have been impressed by Moyes since his arrival as he looks to revive his career following largely forgettable stints at Manchester United, Real Soceidad and Sunderland.
Each job had mitigating factors, but that did not stop Hammers legend John Hartson savaging the ex-Everton boss in the past.
When Moyes was appointed Red Devils manager in 2013 Hartson did not hold back, telling The Sun: “David Moyes isn’t up to the job of being Manchester United boss. There, I’ve said it. Someone had to.
“That great club needs a great manager. Not an ordinary one They need someone steeped in success. Not someone knee-deep in mediocrity.”
Then when Moyes was appointed Hammers boss in November, Hartson made his feelings clear, taking to Twitter to simply say: “Moyes!!!” followed by a crying face.
“West Ham carry a threat and Marko leads the attack, he has been like a different player since David arrived in November,” Hartson told whufc.com.
“David has sat down with Marko and reminded him what a good player he is and of his responsibility as a West Ham player.
“David has clearly worked on the other side of his game and he is now creating and scoring, while he is also working hard on the defensive side of his game. You could almost say he has become a typical David Moyes player.”
West Ham and Moyes have insisted they will only discuss his future at the club if and when they club secures its Premier League status.
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